NCAAB · Final

Villanova Defeats Georgetown 66-51 at Home

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Finneran Pavilion

Villanova Wildcats 66, Georgetown Hoyas 51, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats?

Villanova Wildcats beat Georgetown Hoyas 66-51 at Finneran Pavilion on January 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats?

Villanova Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at Finneran Pavilion, the Villanova Wildcats secured a 66-51 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas. This game highlighted Villanova's strong home performance, where they have a record of 15-4 this season, compared to Georgetown's 9-10 away record. Villanova's recent form has been mixed, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, but they entered this contest on a one-game losing streak after falling to St. John's Red Storm on January 18. The Wildcats averaged 75.1 points scored and 72.2 points allowed in their last ten games, showcasing their offensive capabilities despite recent struggles.

Georgetown, on the other hand, has faced significant challenges, currently on a five-game losing streak. Their record over the last ten games stands at 3-7, with an average of 73.4 points scored and 74.2 points allowed. The Hoyas have struggled both at home and away, with a home record of 2-4 and an away record of 1-3 in their last five games, averaging only 69.0 points scored while allowing 75.4 points.

In their previous meetings, Villanova had not fared well against Georgetown, losing the last two encounters. The most recent matchup prior to this game was on March 5, 2025, where Villanova lost 73-75, and they also fell 63-64 at home on January 20, 2025. This context added extra significance to the Wildcats' victory, as they were eager to break their losing streak against the Hoyas.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Villanova favored by 8.5 points with a total set at 142.5. The odds reflected confidence in Villanova's ability to win decisively at home, with a moneyline of -440 for the Wildcats and +340 for Georgetown. This game was critical for both teams, with Villanova looking to solidify their standing and Georgetown seeking to reverse their recent fortunes.

The conditions at Finneran Pavilion were conducive to a competitive game, with a spirited crowd supporting the Wildcats. Villanova's performance in the second half was particularly notable, as they pulled away from Georgetown, who struggled to keep pace. Key plays included a series of free throws and a dunk by Acaden Lewis that capped off their scoring efforts.

As the game unfolded, viewers could watch for Villanova's strong defensive strategy, which effectively limited Georgetown's scoring opportunities. The Wildcats' ability to capitalize on free throws and layups allowed them to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the second half.

In conclusion, Villanova's 66-51 victory over Georgetown not only showcased their home dominance but also marked a significant turnaround against a team they had struggled against in recent matchups.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	VILL -8.5	142.5 o -105 / u -115	Georgetown Hoyas +340 · Villanova Wildcats -440

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Leaders

PointsTyler Perkins16Villanova Wildcats
AssistsDuke Brennan3Villanova Wildcats
ReboundsDuke Brennan10Villanova Wildcats
PointsKayvaun Mulready12Georgetown Hoyas
AssistsMalik Mack5Georgetown Hoyas
ReboundsVince Iwuchukwu8Georgetown Hoyas

Recent form

Villanova Wildcats

Last 10: 7-3Streak L175.1 scored · 72.2 allowed per game3-2 at home

L79-86vs St. John's Red StormJan 18
W88-82at Providence FriarsJan 13
W76-73at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 10
L72-76vs Creighton BluejaysJan 8
W85-67at Butler BulldogsJan 3
W71-66vs DePaul Blue DemonsDec 31
W64-56at Seton Hall PiratesDec 24
W76-66vs Wisconsin BadgersDec 20
W79-61vs Pittsburgh PanthersDec 13
L61-89at Michigan WolverinesDec 9

Georgetown Hoyas

Last 10: 3-7Streak L573.4 scored · 74.2 allowed per game1-3 away

L62-64vs UConn HuskiesJan 17
L83-86at Creighton BluejaysJan 14
L67-76vs Seton Hall PiratesJan 10
L50-56at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 7
L83-95vs St. John's Red StormJan 1
W97-67vs Coppin State EaglesDec 22
L77-80vs Xavier MusketeersDec 21
W78-69at Marquette Golden EaglesDec 18
W76-68vs Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 13
L61-81at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Georgetown Hoyas	Villanova Wildcats
Field goals	17-50	24-59
Field goal %	34	41
Three-pointers	8-25	7-22
Three-point %	32	32
Free throws	9-14	11-15
Free throw %	64	73
Rebounds	36	34
Offensive rebounds	12	11
Defensive rebounds	24	23
Assists	12	9
Steals	4	12
Blocks	3	0
Turnovers	17	9
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	20
Fast-break points	11	13
Points in the paint	14	34
Fouls	14	11
Largest lead	3	24
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	13	74

How the scoring went

1st Half19-22Kayvaun Mulready makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half20-22Kayvaun Mulready makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half21-22Malik Mack makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half22-22Malik Mack makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half23-22Jayden Fort makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half23-24Devin Askew makes layup (Tyler Perkins assists)
1st Half23-26Acaden Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half23-28Acaden Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half23-30Tyler Perkins makes layup
2nd Half23-32Duke Brennan makes 3-foot jumper (Acaden Lewis assists)
2nd Half23-34Acaden Lewis makes layup (Tyler Perkins assists)
2nd Half23-36Matt Hodge makes layup (Duke Brennan assists)
2nd Half24-36KJ Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half24-39Tyler Perkins makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half24-42Bryce Lindsay makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half27-42Kayvaun Mulready makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Williams assists)
2nd Half27-45Bryce Lindsay makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half29-45Vince Iwuchukwu makes 9-foot jumper (Jeremiah Williams assists)
2nd Half29-47Tyler Perkins makes layup
2nd Half29-50Bryce Lindsay makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half31-50Kayvaun Mulready makes driving layup
2nd Half31-52Malachi Palmer makes layup
2nd Half31-55Devin Askew makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryce Lindsay assists)
2nd Half34-55Kayvaun Mulready makes 26-foot three point jumper (Malik Mack assists)
2nd Half36-55KJ Lewis makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half37-55KJ Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-55KJ Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-55Isaiah Abraham makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malik Mack assists)
2nd Half41-57Acaden Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half44-57Caleb Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Vince Iwuchukwu assists)
2nd Half44-59Acaden Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half46-59Vince Iwuchukwu makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half46-60Duke Brennan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-61Duke Brennan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-63Malachi Palmer makes driving layup (Duke Brennan assists)
2nd Half48-63KJ Lewis makes layup (Malik Mack assists)
2nd Half49-63KJ Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-64Duke Brennan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-66Acaden Lewis makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half51-66KJ Lewis makes 3-foot dunk